53 Pa.C.S. § 8716

In order to levy the tax under section 8711 (relating to earned income and net profits tax), the governing body shall adopt a resolution which shall refer to this subchapter prior to placing a question on the ballot under section 8703 (relating to adoption of referendum). Prior to adopting a resolution imposing the tax authorized by section 8711, the governing body shall give public notice of its intent to adopt the resolution in the manner provided by section 4 of the Local Tax Enabling Act and shall conduct at least one public hearing regarding the proposed adoption of the resolution.